Friday, February 01, 2013

Feb. 1 through March 31, Winston-Salem Writers will accept entries for its 3rd annual anthology contest. First, second and third place winners in each category will be published in the 2013 Anthology, Taking Flight. Judges are Terri Kirby Erickson, poetry; Curtis Smith, flash fiction; Susan Woodring, short story; and Dr. James Etim, memoir, essay, and creative nonfiction. Fee for each work submitted is $10 non-members or $5 members. For complete rules, see website.

Celebrating 50 Years of the Museum of Anthropology (Exhibit)Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PMLocation: Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University

As the MOA commemorates its 50th year, this student-curated retrospective exhibit showcases the Museum’s history through a detailed timeline featuring photographs from the institutional archives and artifacts from around the world. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free.

This Beautiful World (Exhibit)Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PMLocation: Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University

This touring exhibit features the work of photographer and world traveler Robert Radin. It contains images of the people and landscapes of six continents, a presentation of Radin’s life work selected from more than 6,000 photos. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free.

Expressing religious beliefs through art has been evident throughout mankind from Paleolithic cave art to architectural masterpieces of cathedrals, mosques, & temples around the world. Through an assemblage of photographs, paintings, & mixed media works, artists express their personal relationships to their faiths. Syed Ahmad creates contemplative works in glass inspired by ancient Islamic calligraphy. Quilted paintings of personal faith define Alice Levinson’s art, using biblical text & Hebrew poetry. Robert Radin features poignant photographs showcasing cultures around the world, cast in faith. Photographer Shireen Alborno tears down the stereotype attached to her religion & lifestyle as a Muslim. G. Carol Bomer juxtaposes text & image to create connections that are not predictable. Spirituality is an important part of the creative journey of Robert Crum. Professed to the Order of Secular Franciscans, spirituality is evident in Betti Pettinati-Longinotti’s inspired work.

The exhibition "Intrepid Thread" features quilts, needlework and thread "drawings" by the Artists of Gateway Studios with guest artists Gaby Cardall, Kaitlin Neely and Chandra Noyes. The show will be on display through March 15. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 12:30-4:30pm and by appointment. 837-6832. 1006 S. Marshall Street, Winston-Salem.